Prospectus
We would like to welcome you and your family to our school. This prospectus is intended to give you more information about the life and work at Wark C of E Primary School.
At Wark C of E Primary School we aim to provide the best possible education for all our children, creating a warm, friendly and caring environment which caters for each individual child’s needs, talents and interests.
Our values and aims are based upon our Christian beliefs and we provide a broad and balanced curriculum in a rich learning environment.
We value the contributions of every member of our school community and believe we can only achieve the best for your child by close co-operation between home and school.
Prospective parents of the school are welcome to visit. Please telephone to make an appointment. The staff will be pleased to show you round and answer any questions you have. If there are any other details you wish to know about that are not included in this prospectus, please do not hesitate to ask.
At Wark C of E Primary School we aim to provide the best possible education for all our children, creating a warm, friendly and caring environment which caters for each individual child’s needs, talents and interests.
Our values and aims are based upon our Christian beliefs and we provide a broad and balanced curriculum in a rich learning environment.
We value the contributions of every member of our school community and believe we can only achieve the best for your child by close co-operation between home and school.
Prospective parents of the school are welcome to visit. Please telephone to make an appointment. The staff will be pleased to show you round and answer any questions you have. If there are any other details you wish to know about that are not included in this prospectus, please do not hesitate to ask.
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Admissions
Children are admitted to school, full time in the September following their fourth birthday. Reception and Nursery children take part in regular collaborative sessions. Each term new starters to nursery are invited to stay and play sessions Transition day. An informal meeting for new intake parents is held in the summer term where uniform can be purchased and a ‘Starting School’ booklet is given out. Children will visit their class in school during the summer term, to become better acquainted with their classroom and teacher
ALL parents must complete a Parental Preference Form, either on-line or a paper copy. The application forms are sent from Admissions at County Hall to all parents of children due to enter reception in the following September. This generally happens in the Autumn of the year previous to when a child will start school. There will be a closing date advertised on the documentation for this process so be aware and complete any applications before or by this date. For more information on admissions please visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/admissions
Where the number of applications exceeds the places offered, parents have the right to appeal.
ALL parents must complete a Parental Preference Form, either on-line or a paper copy. The application forms are sent from Admissions at County Hall to all parents of children due to enter reception in the following September. This generally happens in the Autumn of the year previous to when a child will start school. There will be a closing date advertised on the documentation for this process so be aware and complete any applications before or by this date. For more information on admissions please visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/admissions
Where the number of applications exceeds the places offered, parents have the right to appeal.
Appeals Procedure
In the event of a parent making an appeal, this will be dealt with by the Director of Education.